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Proto Headquarter is an office interior created inside an old house of 66 square meters. The design preserves the original building mass and texture, and uses natural wood and bright tones to form a solid and calm working space. Cement and steel elements of coarse texture are combined with fine solid wood veneer, while mirrors spread changing light and shadow. An island was added where the existing beams and columns prevented the removal of partitions. Comfort for staff and guests is the main consideration.
Cultural Content is a residential apartment interior design in Taipei with a total area of 294 square meters. The layout is open and filled with natural light. The design theme is a cozy and comfortable home atmosphere, replacing the color tones commonly used in residences. Jointed wooden flooring is laid in different directions to mark spatial layers. A large rectangular chandelier hangs above the dining table, and a small lamp stands by the foyer. Two hidden doors in the wall connect the son's room and the kitchen. The tall original ceiling height is kept in the lounge and study.
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On Stage is the permanent exhibition of the Cyprus Theatre Museum. The exhibition explores different aspects of theatre through an experiential approach, where the boundaries between spectating and acting are intertwined. The layout unfolds in three parts, like the acts of a play. The History is a passage that acts as a filter of knowledge. The Contributors section shows the parts of a production that are usually unknown to the audience. The Performance is the final act and reveals the outcome. A central diagonal showcase divides the space and guides visitors.
The Jinmao Yueshan is a property sales center in Wuxi, China, with a total area of 1300 square meters. The interior follows a new Chinese style that draws on local cultural elements. The layout places the sales space in the front area and the working space at the back. The design takes its inspiration from the nearby mountain and river landscape, Zen, the tea ceremony and calligraphic art. Marble, gray wood finishes, bronze stainless steel components, beige leather, hand-painted wallpaper and wire glass are the main materials. The materials were selected to suit a limited budget.
Ink Color is a residential interior design created for a family working in education. The home expresses calm, elegance and restraint. Inherited mahogany solid wood is re-stained and remodeled, giving the material a new appearance inspired by ink and calligraphy. The living room wall is finished in light ink tones to create a quiet atmosphere. Strips of glass 50 cm wide replace parts of the solid wall near the television and the window, linking ceiling, floor and wall for visual extension. A 0.8 mm wood grain stone plastic floor is laid over the original tiles to reduce cost and waste.
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Te Ming is a showroom for a kitchen cabinet brand, located in Shanghai, China. The showroom covers 2000 square meters and presents a custom home furnishing vision. Several simulated living spaces are arranged to display a bookshelf system and large living room furniture. The main materials include cement art paint, art brick, Italian handmade flooring, black titanium brushed stainless steel and Italian slate. Decoration is kept limited so that the products remain the focus. Contrasting materials and colors emphasize the modern character of each space.
Play Around The Light is a residential interior design for a duplex apartment. The living room has a height of six meters, and its main wall of stone and wood extends upward to draw attention. The stairway connecting the two floors is placed under the dining room, and its base displays sculptures collected by the owner. Suspension and indirect lighting highlight the artworks. The open area between the dining space and the kitchen creates a circular flow. Public and private areas are clearly divided, and concealed storage supports the space.
Pumpkin House is a restaurant interior set within a two-story light steel structure building in the center of Taichung. The design theme follows Halloween, matching the pumpkin dishes served by the restaurant. Manual bricklaying methods were used to modify and reinforce the exterior walls, so the facade differs from the nearby stores. Red bricks and pinewood divide the seating on each floor. The ceiling keeps the original steel texture, and blue painted timber contrasts with the brick. Recycled wine bottles form a partition on the second floor.
Strolling is a residential interior design for a suburban house in Taipei. The layout is divided into three equal parts of 115 square meters each: a garden, a public ground floor and a private bedroom level above. The staircase marks the boundary between the public and private areas. The lower section of the staircase is made of marble to suggest rock and solidity, while the upper section is made of 9 millimeter U-shaped steel plates suspended from the ceiling. Scale, form, material and shadow are used to create a quiet and comfortable space close to nature.
The Reflection of Light is an office interior created inside a renovated old building with an area of 230 square meters. Numerous existing columns were concealed behind wall panels, so an even and consistent wall was formed in each space. The rooms are arranged so that managers and related staff remain in contact within a transparent and intimate environment. Walls are covered with colored crystal glass, and glass partitions separate the rooms so that natural light reaches every space. Geopolymer concrete, green concrete and waste water management were applied.
Knot Knot is a Japanese and western dessert and cake cafe in Guangzhou, China, with an interior of 1400 square feet. The design is inspired by surreal art and turns the cafe into a small art gallery. Italian turquoise handmade tiles and a dark walnut doorframe mark the open entrance, which leads to the cake display area and a marble bar. Classic frames with paintings, woodcarving details, arch windows, two Roman columns and a chandelier are used throughout. Two metal flower racks bring outdoor planting inside. A mirror at the end of the space creates repeated reflections.